American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Oregon

by Irons, Dave; Small, Brian

• ISBN13: 9781935622680
• ISBN10: 1935622684
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-11-01
• Publisher: Scott & Nix, Inc.

Summary

From the top of snowy Mount Hood to the crashing waves of the Pacific shore, Oregon has it all for birds and for birders. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Oregon covers 300 species with more than 550 color images of birds in nature along with detailed identification text including preferred habitats, behaviors, vocalizations, and when and where to see them. Written by expert Oregon birder Dave Irons and filled with gorgeous color images by Brian E. Small, this new guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in learning more about the natural history and diversity of Oregon's bird life.

Author Biography

Dave Irons has authored bird-finding and identification articles for several birding publications and is a long-time member of Oregon’s Bird Records Committee (OBRC). In 2003 Dave joined the team of regional editors for North American Birds (NAB) and he served as NAB's senior editor for the Oregon and Washington region from 2009-2015. Over the past four decades Dave has lead trips and taught birding classes for Lane Community College, Pacific Northwest College of Art, the Siskiyou Field Institute, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Winter Wings Festival, American Birding Association, Oregon Birding Association, Lane County Audubon Society, and the Audubon Society of Portland. Brian E. Small is a full-time professional bird and nature photographer. For more than 25 years, he has traveled widely across North America to capture images of birds in their native habitats. He served as the photo editor at Birding magazine for 15 years.